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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.40, 839.53 and 386.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.40, 839.53 and 386.85 is: 579.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.40 : 839.53 = 386.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.40/839.53 = 386.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.40x = 839.53 × 386.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.40x = 324,772.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,772.18/560.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.54

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